Colin vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

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Colin Rank #335

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and George mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Colin and George boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.